ETA Transact ‘26 Wrap-Up by Tom McCole The ETA Transact ’26 Conference in Atlanta has wrapped and what an important industry event it was. I have attended payment industry events for more decades than I care to admit and this year the ETA really delivered the goods. In the past, the ETA has consistently…
ETA Transact ‘26 by Tom McCole March brings us both the best of Madness and clarity, the annual NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, and more importantly, the Electronic Transaction Association’s premier convocation for the payment industry. Transact ’26 will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and host 3000+ attendees, 150+…
MPC Interviews Jason Haygood of Kore.ai Please state your name, title, company, and email address to provide to prospective partners and customers interested in receiving more information. Jason Haygood, Partner Sales Director at Kore.ai, jason.haygood@kore.com. How are you different than other brands in your space? Kore.ai is purpose-built for enterprise-grade AI in regulated industries. Unlike…
Sell Connectivity, Win More Deals By Dale S. Laszig In the early days of payment processing, there was a phone cable in every terminal’s box. That little gray bundle, neatly wrapped with plastic tie, was the link between a merchant’s countertop and acquiring bank. Today, no gray cords are needed. Merchants rely on…
The Power of AI Point of Sale for Merchants & ISOs by Jason Diaz In the world of retail and payments, the Point of Sale (POS) has long been more than just a cash register—it’s the nerve center of the business. But for years, POS systems have been stuck in the past: clunky interfaces, simply…





